
POLS Student Cady Wood interns with the Speaker of the House in Olympia
With civic engagement playing a key role in today’s political landscape, Wood is grateful for the opportunity. “It’s been an incredible learning experience to see the legislative process unfold in real time. This internship has given me a unique look at how government functions behind…

Kaden Bolton ’24 explored civics and public policy on campus and studying away in Oxford
For the graduating class of 2024, freshman year was online and confined. So by the time fall came around for sophomore year, they embraced in-person classes, study groups, lunches, dinners, and more. That’s true at least for political science major Kaden Bolton ’24, who graduated…

Professor Maria Chavez selected for 2021-23 Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau
The Department of Political Science is pleased to announce that Professor Maria Chavez has been selected as a Humanities Washington Speakers Bureau Presenter for the 2021-23 season. https://www.humanities.org/program/speakers-bureau/ In communities throughout Washington State, Speakers Bureau presenters give free public presentations on a wide variety of…